Open Arms Early Learning Center
801 SAINT JOHN ST, MONROE, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Louisiana's licensing baseline. Louisiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 15 Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m. on 01/15/2025, S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 10 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective, 01/16/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff missing current certification in CPR will attend certification training. They have a class scheduled for 01/18/2025, which was originally scheduled…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., on 01/15/2025, S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S8 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective, 01/16/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff missing current certification in PFA will attend certification training. They have a class scheduled for 01/18/2025, which was originally scheduled for 11/19/2024, but…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., on 01/15/2025, S1 failed to ensure staff have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from their date of hire. S1 failed to ensure S7 (DOH: 10/07/2024) was trained in pediatric first aid and CPR by 01/05/2025, the 90th day from date of hire. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective, 01/16/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff missing current certification in CPR/PFA will attend certification training. They have a class scheduled for 01/18/2025, which was…
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